Question 1

Is this SEO audit Chrome extension really free forever?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The core extension with 150+ SEO checks, schema validation, Core Web Vitals monitoring, and export features is free — no trial periods, no signup required. We may introduce optional premium features and Digispot AI platform integrations in the future, but the base extension will always remain free for the community.

Question 2

Do I need to create an account or provide a credit card?

Accepted Answer

No account is needed for the on-page audits, SERP analysis or AI features with your own API key—install from the Chrome Web Store and start auditing. No credit card, ever. Connecting a free Digispot AI account adds Keyword Pulse search volume and domain age.

Question 3

What browsers are supported?

Accepted Answer

Google Chrome and all Chromium-based browsers (Microsoft Edge, Brave, Opera, Vivaldi). Install from the Chrome Web Store and it works seamlessly across all of them.

Question 4

How does the extension work?

Accepted Answer

Click the extension icon on any webpage for instant analysis. The extension runs 150+ SEO checks in under 60 seconds, analyzing everything from metadata and content to schema markup and Core Web Vitals. Results appear organized by category with clear pass/fail indicators and actionable recommendations.

Question 5

Does it work on any website?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Digispot works on any public website—yours, competitors, clients, or prospects. Perfect for competitive analysis, pre-sale audits, and learning from high-ranking pages in your niche. Just navigate to any page and click the extension icon.

Question 6

Does the extension show keyword search volume?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Keyword Pulse adds free monthly search volume and CPC to every audit. The MetaData tab shows a Demand row, Content › Keywords & Focus lists each searched phrase with volume, CPC and where it appears on the page (title, H1 or body), and Google results pages show the query's volume plus related keywords. It covers the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, India, Ireland, New Zealand and Singapore with country-level monthly estimates (CPC in USD). Keyword Pulse is free with a Digispot AI account.

Question 7

What makes this different from other SEO extensions?

Accepted Answer

Most free SEO extensions offer basic checklists. Digispot provides 150+ comprehensive checks including schema graph visualization, AI-powered content analysis, industry-specific recommendations (38+ sectors), live heading editing, Core Web Vitals integration, video SEO audits, and professional export options. It's the depth and intelligence of paid tools, delivered free.

Question 8

Does this extension check indexability and discoverability issues?

Accepted Answer

Yes! The extension performs comprehensive indexability and discoverability audits including: robots.txt validation (checks if your page is blocked from crawling, identifies disallowed paths, detects syntax errors), sitemap.xml detection (verifies sitemap presence and accessibility), meta robots tags (noindex, nofollow, noarchive directives that prevent indexing), canonical URLs (ensures Google indexes the right version of your page), X-Robots-Tag HTTP headers (server-level indexing directives), user agent blocking (detects if Googlebot or other crawlers are blocked), and crawl accessibility (identifies JavaScript rendering issues, redirect chains, and server errors preventing discovery). These checks are critical—if Google can't crawl or index your page, you won't rank no matter how good your content is. The extension alerts you to these issues immediately.

Question 9

What metadata checks does the extension perform?

Accepted Answer

The Metadata Audit module checks: title tag length and keyword placement (optimal 50-60 chars), meta description quality and CTR optimization (optimal 150-160 chars), canonical URL validation (prevents duplicate content issues), robots directives (noindex, nofollow checks), Open Graph tags for social sharing, Twitter Card tags, SERP preview simulation (see how your page looks in Google), and missing or duplicate meta tags across your site. Proper metadata is critical for rankings and click-through rates—the extension shows you exactly what needs fixing.

Question 10

How does the schema markup validator work?

Accepted Answer

Our Chrome extension includes a powerful schema markup validator that visualizes your structured data as an interactive graph. It detects 25+ schema types (Organization, Product, Article, FAQ, LocalBusiness, VideoObject, etc.), validates against Google's requirements, identifies errors in real-time, and shows you exactly which schema competitors use to get rich snippets. The visual graph makes it easy to spot missing schema without technical knowledge—perfect for SEO professionals who need to optimize for featured snippets and rich results.

Question 11

Can this Chrome extension analyze content and keywords for SEO?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Our SEO content analyzer checks 14+ content factors including: search intent detection (Informational, Navigational, Transactional, Commercial), keyword density and placement with n-gram analysis (1-word, 2-word, 3-word phrases), readability scores (Flesch-Kincaid), heading structure quality, paragraph length, LSI keywords, semantic keyword variations, and industry-specific recommendations across 38+ sectors. The n-gram analysis shows you the most frequently occurring keyword phrases on your page—helping you optimize for both primary keywords and long-tail variations. The AI-powered analysis tells you if your content matches what Google expects for your target keywords.

Question 12

Can I edit headings directly in the extension?

Accepted Answer

Yes! The extension includes a live heading editor. You can view your H1-H6 structure, get AI-powered rewrite suggestions to improve keyword placement and clarity, edit headings directly, and see changes in real-time. The AI analyzes your content and suggests heading improvements based on search intent, keyword distribution, and readability. Perfect for quick optimizations without opening your CMS.

Question 13

Does this extension check image SEO?

Accepted Answer

Yes — the extension audits every image on your page for missing or poor alt text, incorrect file formats (it recommends WebP/AVIF), oversized images hurting page speed, lazy-loading implementation, and images impacting LCP (Largest Contentful Paint). Since images affect both accessibility and Core Web Vitals, proper image SEO is critical for rankings. You'll see exactly which images need optimization and why.

Question 14

What video SEO checks does the extension perform?

Accepted Answer

The extension detects video platforms (YouTube, Vimeo, Wistia, self-hosted), validates VideoObject schema markup for rich results, checks thumbnail optimization, audits transcripts and captions for accessibility, and determines video rich results eligibility. With video content increasingly dominating search results, proper VideoObject schema can earn you the coveted video carousel in Google—massively increasing CTR.

Question 15

How does the extension analyze internal and external links?

Accepted Answer

The Link Architecture module checks: internal link depth (how many clicks from homepage), anchor text optimization (are you using descriptive anchors?), broken links that hurt user experience and SEO, redirect chains wasting link equity, and link equity flow patterns. Strong internal linking helps Google understand your site structure and can boost rankings by 15-30% when done correctly. The extension shows you exactly where your link architecture needs improvement.

Question 16

Can I check Open Graph and social media tags?

Accepted Answer

Yes! The Social Optimization module validates Open Graph tags for Facebook, Twitter Cards for X/Twitter, LinkedIn sharing tags, live social preview (see how your page looks when shared), and image dimension verification (ensuring your images aren't cropped awkwardly). Proper social tags increase social shares, which indirectly help SEO through traffic and brand signals. The extension shows you exactly what's missing.

Question 17

What Core Web Vitals does this extension check? Do I need a PageSpeed API key?

Accepted Answer

The extension integrates with Google PageSpeed Insights to check all Core Web Vitals: LCP (Largest Contentful Paint), FID (First Input Delay), CLS (Cumulative Layout Shift), TTFB (Time to First Byte), and Speed Index. You get both mobile and desktop scores, see which resources are slowing your page down, and get actionable recommendations. PageSpeed API key is optional—the extension works without it, but adding your free Google PageSpeed API key (get it from Google Cloud Console) removes rate limits and provides faster, more detailed analysis. Your API key is stored encrypted locally and only used for direct API calls to Google—we never see it.

Question 18

Does this check for mobile SEO issues?

Accepted Answer

Yes — the extension checks mobile-specific SEO factors including viewport meta tags, mobile-friendly fonts, touch target sizes, Core Web Vitals on mobile, and responsive image optimization. It also detects mobile usability issues that hurt rankings under Google's mobile-first index. Since most searches now happen on mobile, these checks are critical for modern SEO.

Question 19

What local SEO checks does this extension perform?

Accepted Answer

For local businesses, the extension validates LocalBusiness schema markup, checks NAP (Name, Address, Phone) consistency, verifies Google Maps integration, audits location-specific keywords, and ensures proper geo-tagging. It also checks for common local SEO mistakes like missing business hours, incorrect service areas, or broken schema that prevents Google from showing your business in local pack results.

Question 20

What is AEO and does this extension support it?

Accepted Answer

AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) is optimizing content for AI platforms like ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, and Google's Gemini. Our extension checks AEO factors including structured content formatting, clear question-answer patterns, entity recognition, topical authority signals, and content scannability. As AI search engines gain market share, AEO is becoming as important as traditional SEO. This extension helps you optimize for both simultaneously.

Question 21

Which AI models are supported and what is BYOK?

Accepted Answer

BYOK (Bring Your Own Key) means you use your own API keys—unlimited usage with no extension-imposed limits. Supported providers: OpenAI (GPT-5, GPT-5 Mini, GPT-5 Nano, GPT-4.1, GPT-4.1 Mini, GPT-4.1 Nano), Anthropic (Claude Sonnet 4.5, Haiku 4.5, Opus 4.1/4.0, Sonnet 4.0, Claude 3.7 Sonnet, Haiku 3.5), Google (Gemini 3.0 Pro-Preview, Gemini 2.5 Pro/Flash/Flash Lite, Gemini 2.0 Flash/Flash Lite), and DeepSeek (Chat, Reasoner). You pay only for what you use (~$0.01-0.05 per page). Your keys are stored encrypted locally and never touch our servers—you have complete control and privacy.

Question 22

How does AI prompt automation work?

Accepted Answer

This is the game-changer. All 150+ SEO audit results automatically feed into customizable AI prompt templates you create. Want AI to analyze search intent? Create a template. Need AI to write meta descriptions based on your content? Create a template. Want AI to suggest internal linking opportunities? Create a template. The extension takes all your page data (content, keywords, headings, schema, etc.) and passes it to your chosen AI model using your custom instructions. It's like having n8n or Zapier workflows built into your browser—except it's free and requires zero coding.

Question 23

What are prompt template placeholders and how do they work?

Accepted Answer

Prompt templates use dynamic placeholders that automatically get replaced with your page's SEO data. For example, {{content}} inserts page content, {{keywords}} inserts detected keywords, {{headings}} inserts H1-H6 structure, {{metadata}} inserts title/description, {{schema}} inserts structured data, {{images}} inserts image analysis, {{links}} inserts link data, and {{pagespeed}} inserts Core Web Vitals. Create reusable templates once, then run them on any page with one click. Each audit type (metadata, content, schema, etc.) has specific placeholders—making your AI analysis perfectly customized without manual copy-paste.

Question 24

How does the AI Chat work for on-page SEO audits?

Accepted Answer

When you audit any webpage, the AI Chat assistant opens alongside your audit results with full context of the page's SEO data. You can ask it anything—"What are the top issues hurting my rankings?", "Rewrite my meta description for higher CTR", "Suggest internal linking opportunities", or "How do I fix this schema error?". The AI sees all 150+ audit results (metadata, headings, content, schema, links, Core Web Vitals) and gives you actionable, page-specific answers—not generic advice. It's like having a senior SEO consultant sitting beside you, except it responds in seconds and works on any page you visit.

Question 25

What does AI Chat reveal in SERP analysis mode?

Accepted Answer

In SERP Analysis mode, the extension decodes any Google search results page and the AI Chat analyzes the entire SERP landscape for you. Ask questions like "What content gaps can I exploit?", "Why are these pages ranking and mine isn't?", or "What schema markup are top results using?". The AI identifies content opportunities the top-ranking pages miss, analyzes SERP features (AI Overviews, featured snippets, video carousels, People Also Ask), and tells you exactly how to create content that fills those gaps. It breaks down organic results, ads, AI-cited sources, forums, and video results—giving you a complete competitive strategy from a single search query.

Question 26

Can the AI Chat optimize content for AI search engines (AEO/GEO)?

Accepted Answer

AI search engines like ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google Gemini, and Claude are reshaping how users find information. The AI Chat helps you optimize for these platforms in both modes. In On-Page mode, ask "Is my content structured for AI citations?" or "How can I improve my chances of being referenced by ChatGPT?"—it evaluates your content's entity clarity, question-answer formatting, topical authority signals, and structured data completeness. In SERP mode, ask "Which results are AI-cited?" or "What content format do AI engines prefer for this query?"—it analyzes which pages AI Overviews reference and why. The goal: make your content the source that AI engines cite, not just the page that ranks in traditional blue links.

Question 27

What are the different viewing modes?

Accepted Answer

The extension offers three viewing modes: Popup Mode (quick audits in a small window without leaving the page), Visualize Mode (overlay issues directly on the webpage—perfect for showing clients or developers exactly what needs fixing), and Fullscreen Mode (deep analysis with side-by-side page comparison and comprehensive reports). Switch between modes based on your workflow. Most users start with Popup for quick checks, then switch to Visualize to demonstrate issues, and use Fullscreen for detailed analysis.

Question 28

Can I export SEO audit reports from this extension?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Export your SEO audit reports in TXT format (human-readable summary). Perfect for sharing findings with clients, developers, or stakeholders. You can also use the visual overlay mode to screenshot issues directly on the page for visual documentation.

Question 29

Are my API keys safe? Where are they stored?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely safe. All API keys—whether for AI providers (OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek) or Google PageSpeed Insights—are stored locally in your browser's encrypted storage. They never leave your device, never touch our servers, and are only used to make direct API calls from your browser to the respective services. We have zero access to your keys and cannot see them.

Question 30

Do you collect any of my data or usage information?

Accepted Answer

No. We do not collect, store, or transmit any of your usage data, API keys, audit results, or browsing activity. The extension operates entirely locally in your browser. All analysis happens on your device or goes directly to the services you choose (like OpenAI or Google). Your privacy is complete—we don't track what pages you audit, what insights you generate, or how you use the extension.

Question 31

Is the extension secure? How is my data encrypted?

Accepted Answer

Yes, fully secure. Your API keys and settings are encrypted using browser-native standards and stored in Chrome's secure storage APIs. All connections use HTTPS/TLS encryption. The extension follows Chrome Web Store security best practices, undergoes regular security reviews, and has no external dependencies that could leak data. Your information stays on your device, encrypted at rest and in transit.

Question 32

How do I use this for competitor analysis?

Accepted Answer

Simply navigate to any competitor's page and click the extension icon. You'll see their complete SEO strategy: what schema markup they use, their Core Web Vitals scores, content structure, heading hierarchy, meta tags, internal linking patterns, and more. Export the report to compare multiple competitors side-by-side. This is perfect for reverse-engineering why competitors rank higher and replicating their winning strategies.

Question 33

Can I use this for client work and agencies?

Accepted Answer

Yes — it's perfect for quick client audits, competitive analysis, and spot-checking SEO issues. Export reports in TXT format and use visual overlay to demonstrate issues live during client calls. For agencies managing multiple clients at scale—with automated workflows, mobile/desktop audits, content opportunity discovery, and Google integrations—the Digispot.ai platform provides enterprise-grade automation that manual extensions can't match.

Question 34

How can agencies use this for client pitches?

Accepted Answer

Many agencies use this extension during sales calls to demonstrate immediate value. Audit the prospect's website live while on the call, identify 10-20 critical issues in 60 seconds, export the report, and show them exactly what's hurting their rankings. This positions you as the expert who can fix their problems. Several users have reported winning contracts on the spot using this strategy.

Question 35

Can I use this to check pages before publishing?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Many SEO professionals use this as a pre-publish checklist. Before hitting publish, run the audit on your staging site to catch missing meta tags, broken schema, slow Core Web Vitals, intent mismatches, or heading structure issues. It's much easier to fix these problems before the page goes live than to watch your rankings suffer and fix them later. Think of it as your SEO quality assurance tool.

Question 36

What's the difference between the extension and the platform?

Accepted Answer

The extension is your free SEO assistant for page-level audits—perfect for quick checks, learning, and competitive analysis. The Digispot.ai platform is for companies that need to win at scale: automated audits across thousands of pages (mobile + desktop), systematic content gap discovery, AI content studios, internal linking orchestration, backlink monitoring, and direct integrations with Google Search Console, Analytics, and Business Profile. If you're optimizing a few pages, the extension is enough. If you're competing for organic revenue at scale, you need the platform's automation and depth.

Question 37

How do I know when I need the platform?

Accepted Answer

Most users are perfectly happy with the free extension for spot checks and occasional audits. You might benefit from the platform if you find yourself: auditing 50+ pages weekly, manually comparing mobile vs desktop, exporting reports for multiple clients regularly, or needing systematic content gap discovery. The platform automates these repetitive workflows and provides deeper instrumentation that manual page-by-page checks can't match. Think: extension = SEO assistant, platform = SEO Rocket Engine.

Question 38

Will you add more features?

Accepted Answer

Yes! We actively develop based on community feedback. Recent additions include Gemini 2.0/3.0 Flash support, DeepSeek Chat/Reasoner integration, GPT-5/4.1 support, Claude 4.5 models, and industry-specific recommendations across 38+ sectors. Join our community to vote on upcoming features and stay updated with new releases.

Question 39

How can I support this project?

Accepted Answer

We're building Digispot for the community, and your support means everything! The best ways to help: leave a 5-star review on the Chrome Web Store, share it with your network (word of mouth is our growth engine!), provide feedback and feature suggestions, and join our community discussions. If you find value in the free extension, spreading the word helps us reach more marketers, agencies, and SEO professionals who need great tools without breaking the bank.

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